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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Chippy Old Windows

I love seeing old windows with all their character used in decorating. There are so many fun and creative ways to use them. Donna at Funky Junk Interiors is having a special old window themed link up and I'm joining in.

This past Fall I also found two chippy windows for $5 each from one of my favourite pickers. I was buying a piece of furniture and he gave me a good deal on them. This past summer at an outdoor antiques sale there was a pile of old windows for $20 and up in this size so I knew I was getting a good deal. At Christmas I used the single pane window in a mercury glass, naturals and whites Christmas display on the dresser in our living room.

In January the single paned chippy window was propped in the same spot with a simplified winter decorwith whites and mercury glass.

I used the second $5 window frame, and eight paned one, on our porch for a Christmas vignette. In January I removed all the 'Christmas' elements and now use it as a winter vignette.

You can bet I will pick up more if I find them at affordable prices because there are so many great uses for old windows. I'm heading over to Donna's party now to take note of other ideas. Do you use old windows in your decor?

Hi Elizabeth,Great deals on those window panes! I have a couple leftover from our renovation here at the house that we are currently using as message boards. Just with a dry eraser marker...the same kind you use for white boards and they just wipe off. They are kind of fun to use that way!All the Best,Christine

I love the way you have used the old windows in your decor, Elizabeth. I have one that I hang on the back of the garage in the summer and grow flowers in front of it. Hopefully the hollyhocks will grow tall enough this year to make a pretty picture. I need to be looking for a smaller one though that I could use inside. Blessings, Pam

Hi Elizabeth,I love how you have decorated with all the wonderful old windows. These are a favorite of mine too.Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment.Have a nice evening.Hugs, Celestina Marie

You've gotten some great deals on your old windows! I love adding mirrors to the windows, or spraying them with mirror spray paint. We've got some dark rooms in our house and the mirrors reflect the light we do have. I also buy small windows to use as frames for my stained glass projects. So much cheaper than custom framing!

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